Vancouver Canucks sign winger Anthony from Memorial Cup champion Sea Dogs

VANCOUVER - Saint John Sea Dogs winger Steven Anthony has signed with the Vancouver Canucks.

The winger from Halifax had 23 goals and 37 assists in 61 games during the QMJHL's regular season.

The 20-year-old had 66 goals and 97 assists in 244 goals played over four seasons with the Sea Dogs.

Anthony also appeared in his first NHL pre-season game on September 21, 2010 at Calgary, registering four shots on goal.

The Sea Dogs downed hosts Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 3-1 in the Memorial Cup final Sunday.

The six-foot-two, 187-pound forward was selected by Vancouver in the seventh round, 187th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.